English > wait on: 1 sense > verb 1, socialMeaning | Work for or be a servant to. |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody with something |
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Model | Sam cannot wait on Sue |
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Example | "Can you wait on our table, please?" |
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Synonyms | serve, attend to, attend, assist |
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Narrower | fag | act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools |
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valet | Serve as a personal attendant to |
Broader | help, assist, aid | Give help or assistance |
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Similar to | serve | devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas |
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Spanish | asistir, atender, cuidar, ser útil, servir |
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Catalan | assistir, servir |
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